Fisher & Paykel 9 Series User manual

USER GUIDE
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VACUUM SEAL DRAWER
MINIMAL VB60SDEB1
CONTEMPORARY VB60SDEX1

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CONTENTS
Safety and warnings 4
Before you begin 8
Using your vacuum seal drawer 11
Functions 13
Selecting vacuuming levels 17
Food care 18
Care and Cleaning 19
Troubleshooting 22
Energy guidelines 24
Service and warranty 25
Registration
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
!WARNING!
Cut Hazard
Failure to use caution could result in injury.
• Take care: some edges may be sharp.
• Do not put fingers in the drawer when closing.
!WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Failure to follow this advice may result in
electric shock or death.
• If the product is damaged, switch the appliance
off and disconnect it from the power supply to
avoid possible electric shock.
!WARNING!
Hot Surface Hazard
Failure to follow this advice could result in
burns and scalds.
• To avoid burns and scalds, keep children away
from this appliance.
• Surfaces of the appliance may become hot
enough to cause burns.
• Do not touch the sealing bar of the appliance.
• Use protective gloves when handling hot
surfaces.
• During and after use, do not touch or let
clothing or other flammable materials contact
sealing bar of the appliance until it has cooled.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
!WARNING!
Fire Hazard
Failure to follow this advice may result in
overheating, burning, and injury.
• Flammable materials should not be stored in the
appliance or near its surface.
WARNING!
Tipping Hazard
This product may tip. Keep children away
and take care. Failure to follow this advice
may result in injury.
• The drawer must be secured in place by
supplied screws.
• Ensure there is a fixed shelf directly above
the drawer if it is not installed under another
product.

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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, injury to persons or damage when using the appliance, follow
the important safety guide listed below. Read all the instructions before use. Do not use
the appliance for purposes other than intended.
General Use
zThis product is designed for use in a normal domestic (residential) environment.
zDo not use the appliance outdoors.
zChildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
zThis appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
zTo avoid hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with
installation instructions.
zKeep the operating panel clean and dry. Wash and dry your hands before operating the
drawer to ensure the buttons will respond properly.
zIf vacuum-sealing food in bags several times in succession, the heat-sealing bar
becomes increasingly hotter. This may impair the quality of the heat-sealing seam. After
several vacuum-sealing processes, you must select a lower heat-sealing time or allow
the appliance to cool for approximately two minutes between the processes.
Installation
zEnsure your appliance is properly installed and earthed by a qualified technician.
zEnsure this appliance is connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating switch
providing full disconnection from the power supply.
zDo not install or operate the appliance if it is damaged or not working properly. If you
receive a damaged product, contact your local dealer or installer immediately.
zDo not install the appliance near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
Servicing
zCheck the appliance for any damage inside or outside surface of the appliance. Do
not use damaged cord or plug. If there is any damage, do not operate the appliance.
Contact a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician.
zDo not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended
in this user guide. All other servicing must be done by a qualified person or
Fisher and Paykel trained and supported service technician.
Cleaning and maintenance
zEnsure the appliance is turned off before cleaning.
zCleaning and user maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without supervision.
zUse a moderately damp cloth for cleaning. Do not spray water outside or inside the
appliance. Water can cause damage inside the appliance.
zUnplug from the power outlet and allow the appliance to cool down after use before
cleaning the drawer.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
zDo not use aggressive or abrasive detergent or sharp metal scrapers for cleaning the
glass lid of the appliance. This can scratch the surface which can cause the glass lid to
shatter.
zClean the accessories with soapy water. Do not use a cleaning agent.
zEnsure no liquids or solids get into the suction inlet of the vacuum pump. This would
cause irreparable damage to the pump.
Safety
zDo not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
zAccessible parts, such as sealing bar, gets hot during use. Use protective gloves or oven
cloths.
zDo not sit or lean on the glass lid of the appliance or use it as a storage surface.
Damage to the surface of the glass may cause it to shatter.
zDo not operate the appliance if the lid is cracked or broken.
zDo not store hazardous objects that can explode, like containers with gas or air
chambers such as spray cans.
zDo not immerse cord, plug or other parts in water or other liquid to protect against
electrical shock. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or in a
heated oven.
zDo not use accessory attachments that are not recommended.
Packaging disposal
zRemove packaging and recycle materials that can be reused.
zDispose packaging materials in accordance with local regulations on waste disposal.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
zEnsure the installer has completed the final checklist in the installation instructions.
zRead this guide, taking special note of the Safety and warnings section.
Drawer features
1 Glass lid
2 Control panel
3 Lid gasket
4 Sealing bar
5 Sealing bar cover
6 Suction inlet adapter
7 Push-to-open door
8 Serial plate*
9 Bag clip (not shown)
* Located inside the chassis of the drawer
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3
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5
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Vacuum Level Sealing Level External Vacuum
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Using the touch controls
Your Vacuum Seal Drawer is operated using a touch
control panel. To operate the control panel, use the
ball of your finger, not its tip. The controls respond to
touch, so pressure is not needed.
Control panel features
1 Power On/Off
2 Vacuum level indicator
3 Sealing Level indicator
4 External vacuum indicator
5 Vacuum level control
6 Sealing level control
7 Suction inlet adapter
8 Start
9 Cancel
!0 Moisture indicator
!1 Maintenance indicator
12 3 4 8 9 !0 !1
Control panel
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control panel
Keep the operating panel clean and dry. Wash and dry
your hands before operating the drawer to ensure the
buttons will respond properly.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Selecting a vacuum bag
zYour Vacuum Seal Drawer is supplied with two different sized vacuum bags. Each bag
can be used within temperatures of -40 °F (-40°C) to 239 °F (+115°C).
zDO NOT use polycarbonate plastic bags. These can become soft and can damage the
sealing bar.
zOther bags, such as resealable freezer bags, should only be used for vacuum sealing
and the sealing time must be adjusted to suit the material of the bag. Refer to 'Selecting
vacuuming levels' for more information.
Preparing the food
zNever vacuum seal warm or hot food.
zA bag containing food that has been sealed under vacuum must be pierced or opened
before microwaving. Build up of pressure can cause the vacuum bag to burst.
Filling the vacuum bag
zWhen filling the bag, ensure the sealing portion remains clean in order to seal properly.
zFold the top of the bag down (inside facing out) about one-third before filling.
zThe bag should only be filled to two-thirds of its capacity.

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USING YOUR VACUUM SEAL DRAWER
For push-to-open models, press the
centre-front of the drawer to open.
Do not force the drawer open.
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2
3
Close the lid and select the function you
want to use.
Press the centre of the door to close the
drawer.
First time use
If using the vacuum seal drawer for the first time, two LEDs in vacuum level indicators and
two LEDs in sealing level indicators are illuminated at start up.
Place the food inside the vacuum bag.
Open the glass lid and place the bag inside
the drawer.
Secure the opening of the bag under the
bag clip and position across the sealing
bar.

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USING YOUR VACUUM SEAL DRAWER
Cancelling the operation
Touch the
Vacuum Level Sealing Level External Vacuum
button on the control panel to
switch on the Vacuum Seal Drawer.
A tone will sound indicating the drawer is
now ready to use.
Switching ON the Vacuum Seal Drawer
Switching OFF the Vacuum Seal Drawer
Touch the
Vacuum Level Sealing Level External Vacuum
button on the control panel to
switch off the Vacuum Seal Drawer.
A tone will sound when the process is
complete.
Touch
Vacuum Level Sealing Level External Vacuum
to cancel if you wish to stop
the operation at any point during the
vacuuming process.
If the bag is not sealed, the vacuuming
process (ventilation running) cannot be
interrupted.

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FUNCTIONS
Vacuuming and sealing function
This is the standard function of the Vacuum Seal Drawer. Underpressure is generated inside
the vacuum tank which seals the opening of the bag inside the drawer.
If vacuum-sealing food in bags several times in succession, the heat-sealing bar becomes
increasingly hotter. This may impair the quality of the heat-sealing seam. After several
vacuum-sealing processes, you must select a lower heat-sealing time or allow the appliance
to cool for approximately two minutes between the processes.
Touch the vacuum level button once or
more to select a suitable vacuuming level.
Refer to 'Selecting vacuuming levels'.
1
Touch the sealing level button to select a
suitable level for sealing time.
2
Close the glass lid and touch the start
button.
Once the pressure is equalized, the process
is complete and a tone will sound.
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FUNCTIONS
Vacuuming function
Suitable for vacuuming and airtight-sealing jars with screw-top lids. Jars must not be more
than 85mm in height to avoid damaging the glass lid when closing the drawer.
Loosely close the screw-top lid of the jar
before placing inside the Vacuum Seal
Drawer.
Touch the vacuum level button to select a
suitable vacuuming level.
Refer to 'Selecting vacuuming levels' for
more information.
1
Touch the sealing level button repeatedly
until all sealing level indicators dim.
2
Close the glass lid and touch the start
button.
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FUNCTIONS
Sealing function
Suitable for closing a bag airtight without creating a vacuum.
If sealing food in bags several times in succession, the heat-sealing bar becomes
increasingly hotter. This may impair the quality of the heat-sealing seam. After several
vacuum-sealing processes, you must select a lower heat-sealing time or allow the appliance
to cool for approximately two minutes between the processes.
Touch the vacuum level button repeatedly
until all vacuum level indicators dim.
1
Touch the sealing level button to select a
suitable level for sealing time.
2
Close the glass lid and touch the start
button.
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adapter
FUNCTIONS
External vacuuming
Select this function to release air out of glass bottles containing, eg oil or wine to prevent
reaction with oxygen.
Ensure that the vacuum container is safe for use with food or use a commercially available
vacuum container.
For external vacuuming of glass bottles, only use bottles that are suitable for vacuuming.
Unsuitable or damaged bottles could implode during external vacuuming and cause injury.
When evacuating air from wine bottles, set external vacuuming to level 1 to avoid gas in the
wine from being affected.
An external vacuuming accessories kit is supplied for this function. The kit includes a
suction inlet adapter, a tube, a vacuum stopper and a stopper adapter.
1
2
adapter
3adapter
Connect one end of the suction tube to
the large adapter attached to the suction
inlet in the vacuum tank.
To release air from the bottle:
Place the bottle on a flat and stable
surface near the drawer.
Connect the stopper adapter to the other
end of the tube, and connect the adapter
to the vacuum stopper of the bottle.
To release air from the vacuum container:
Connect the other end of the tube to
the vacuum container. Use an adapter if
necessary.

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SELECTING VACUUMING LEVELS
Refer to the table below for available vacuuming levels (after portioning) for packaging,
marinating, sous vide cooking, freezing or storing:
LEVEL INDICATOR FOOD CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
0
(sealing only)
zFragile and delicate food,
such as crisps and salad.
zSeals fragile and delicate
food to keep shape and
consistency. Vacuuming is
not necessary.
1zSoft fruit, e.g. berries,
plums, apricots, bananas.
zLiquids such as soups,
sauces
zFoods with liquid such
as meat with a lot of
marinade.
zJars and bottles, e.g. jars
of nuts, seeds and opened
jars of sauces.
zRetains the shape and
consistency of fragile and
delicate fruits.
zVacuum food e.g. meat
marinated with vinegar or
wine. Reduces oxidation of
wine and vinegar.
zOpened jars can be sealed
airtight again
zVacuum seals nuts,
seeds to protect against
infestation or oxidation.
zEvacuates air from bottles
of oil and wine.
2zFirmer fruits such as apples
and pears.
zSofter vegetables such as
bell peppers, tomatoes and
zucchini.
zFish, whole unskinned or
filleted.
zFoods with some liquid,
e.g. meat with a little
marinade.
zVacuum seals firmer fruit.
zIdeal for vegetables.
zSuitable for meat in a
sauce or with a little
marinade.
3zMeat, e.g. medallions, steak.
zFirm or root vegetables,
e.g. carrots, beetroot,
sweet potato.
zFood for freezing
zHard cheese for storing.
zSeasoned meat without
added liquid.
zFirmer vegetables for sous
vide cooking.
zFood to be frozen.
Extracting the air helps
prevent freezer burn.

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FOOD CARE
Quality and hygiene
The initial bacterial content of food determines how long a product can be preserved. The
higher the bacterial content, the shorter the maximum storage time. In order to preserve
food for as long as possible, only vacuum seal food that is in perfect condition. Products
that have been kept for some time before vacuum sealing have a higher bacterial content
and are therefore not suitable for long-term storage.
To prevent fresh food from being contaminated with bacteria, the following points should
be observed:
zWash hands well before handling food.
zEnsure food preparation surfaces are smooth and hygienically clean.
zClean all utensils (knives, forks, spoons, etc.) before use.
Preparing special types of food
Some types of food have to be specially prepared before they can be stored..
Blanching
Brassica vegetables (such as cauliflower, broccoli, white cabbage, red cabbage), pulses
(fresh beans, peas), and stalks and shoots (asparagus), should be blanched before vacuum
sealing to release gas. Blanch in a steam cooker or in boiling water before running the
vegetables under cold water or place in an ice bath to chill quickly. Vacuum sealing your
food can reduce storage space in your freezer.
Storage
To store food safely, the following points must be observed:
zFood that is to be stored must be fresh and in perfect condition.
zFood must be at storage temperature before vacuum sealing.
zWhere possible, dry the food before vacuum sealing.
zAvoid mixing raw and cooked foods.
zSelect the highest level of vacuuming possible. Refer to 'Selecting vacuuming levels' for
recommended levels.
zLarge pieces of food can be preserved for longer than smaller pieces.
zStore food at the lowest temperature as much as possible.
Vacuum sealed food can be steamed at a low temperature in a steam cooker or in our
Fisher & Paykel Combi-Steam ovens using Sous Vide function. Use only the vacuum bags
supplied by Fisher & Paykel for this method.

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CARE AND CLEANING
Ensure that the appliance is turned off or set in STANDBY mode before cleaning.
External cleaning
zRemove any soiling or excess cleaning agent immediately.
zClean the surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid
for metallic surfaces. Rub in the direction of the original polish lines.
zDry with a soft cloth.
Internal cleaning
zRemove the sealing bar and sealing bar cover from the appliance.
zRemove any soiling or excess cleaning agent immediately.
zClean the surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid
for metallic surfaces. Rub in the direction of the original polish lines.
zDry with a soft cloth.
zClean the sealing bar with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up
liquid and dry with a soft cloth. The sealing bar cover can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
zPut the sealing bar cover back in place in the appliance.
zPosition the sealing bar on the two locating pins in the appliance.
Drawer lid gasket
zClean the appliance lid gasket with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use
detergent and dry with a soft cloth.
Parts used in external vacuuming
Clean the external vacuuming parts (adapters, tube, and vacuum stopper) with hot water
and small amount of washing-up liquid. Wipe dry with a soft cloth or sponge.

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CARE AND CLEANING
1 Remove the sealing bar Atogether
with the sealing bar cover Bfrom the
appliance.
2 Mount the sealing bar cover in place to
the appliance.
3 Position the new sealing bar on two
locating pins in the appliance.
1 Remove the damaged lid gasket
2 Fit the new appliance lid gasket.
The seal pad is located on the underside of
the drawer lid.
1 Remove the damaged seal pad from
the holder.
2 Insert the new seal pad in the holder.
A
B
Replacing the sealing bar
Replacing the drawer lid gasket
Replacing the seal pad